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At Children's National, we want to make our hospital a family-friendly environment. Please read these stories to get familiar with our staff, learn about our patients, and connect with families who have already received treatment here. You may want to share your own story too.

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Ian's StoryCongenital Heart Disease

Ian's StoryCongenital Heart Disease

Ian was born with a heart that was not fully formed, the specialists at Children's National rebuilt his heart to function normally and gave him all the energy he'll ever need.

Teresa's StoryCardiomyopathy

Teresa, 2, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and waited on the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for nine months while she waited for a heart transplant. Her heart arrived on Christmas Day.

Deion's StoryPoor Growth Failure to Thrive

Nineteen years ago, Deion was born prematurely and developed eosinophilic esophagitis and acid reflux, along with failure to thrive. For years, he endured environmentally influenced intestinal issues that he and his family didn't understand until they met Children's National specialists who "never gave up on us."

Charlotte's StoryTetralogy of Fallot TOF

"It is a little scary to see your baby with tubes, lines, gauze, and all of the other medical gear occupying their body, but once the nurses explain what it all does and how it helps your baby, you will feel much better."